Food and Recipes Breakfast These 20 Grab-And-Go Breakfast Ideas Are Easy And Delicious A healthy breakfast on the go is possible! By Hallie Milstein Hallie Milstein Hallie Milstein is an Editorial Fellow for Southern Living covering food and culture. She has been published in Modern Luxury magazines, Our State Magazine, and Hudson Valley Magazine. Southern Living's editorial guidelines Updated on January 31, 2023 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Photo: Alison Miksch, Kay E. Clarke, Torie Cox A healthy breakfast on the go is possible! Whether your current go-to is the drive-thru or skipping the most important meal altogether (gasp!), your day will be revolutionized with these on-the-go breakfast ideas. Our Instant Pot Egg Bites or Freezer Breakfast Burritos will pack the protein so you can power through the morning without a 10 a.m. slump. Of course, you can never go wrong with homemade muffins, and our little quick breads will make breakfast to-go feel like starting your morning with a real treat. One can't possibly list a plethora of grab-and-go breakfast options without an overnight oats recipe, either. Our version is a true oatmeal that's best served warm, so grab your insulated container and get ready for a comforting meal no matter where your morning takes you. Whether your breakfast preferences lean towards sweet or savory, hot or cold, our grab-and-go morning recipes will start the day off right. 01 of 20 Instant Pot Egg Bites Photography: Caitlin Bensel, Food Styling: Margaret Dickey, Prop Styling: Kay E Clarke Bacon, broccoli, cheese, and loads of flavor all come to the table (or car) with these protein-packed bites. They're cooked in individual-sized portions using a silicone ice cube tray—genius. 02 of 20 Coffee Cake Muffins Photographer: Greg DuPree, Food Stylist Karen Rankin If you think coffee cake is just for weekend brunch, let this recipe convince you otherwise. Running to a meeting? Heading out on a long morning of errands? Coffee Cake Muffins to-go are the answer. Just don't forget the java. 03 of 20 No-Bake Granola Bars Photo: Linda Pugliese; Prop Styling: Claire Spollen; Food Styling: Torie Cox You never knew making homemade granola bars could be this easy. Once the ingredients are fully incorporated, you just spread it into a prepared pan and press firmly to create one even layer. Chill it in the fridge for 30 minutes, then cut into 12 bars. Wrap each portion individually to make grab-and-go breakfast a breeze. 04 of 20 Breakfast Cookies Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Christine Keely; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall Dessert or breakfast—you decide. These Breakfast Cookies are full of all the good stuff like dried cranberries, rolled oats, and pecans. You'll power up for the day while getting a hit of sugar and spice. 05 of 20 Freezer Breakfast Burritos Johnny Autry; Prop and Food Styling: Charlotte L. Autry Prep these breakfast burritos, then freeze for a hardy breakfast on the go. Simply pull one from the freezer, remove it from its foil wrapper, and microwave on a towel-line plate for about two minutes. Easy peasy. 06 of 20 Raspberry-Almond Muffins With Honey Butter Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Rishon Hanners; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis If you need to keep things simple, skip the Honey Butter. It's certainly a tasty addition, but the flavor of the muffins can stand alone too. 07 of 20 Blueberry Streusel Muffins Southern Living Who doesn't love a blueberry muffin? Dress it up with a little sprinkle of cinnamon-sugar streusel topping and you've got a special way to treat yourself no matter how hectic the morning. 08 of 20 Trail Mix Bites Greg DuPree; Food Styling: Rishon Hanners; Prop Styling: Prissy Lee Montiel Start the day on a high note with a couple of these easy energy bites. These no-bake balls are jam packed with nuts and cereal to fuel your day. 09 of 20 Mini Hash Brown Frittatas VICTOR PROTASIO; PROP STYLING: AUDREY DAVIS; FOOD STYLING: EMILY NABORS HALL Fans of breakfast potatoes will be ecstatic to know that we've sorted an on-the-go solution. Hash browns, warm spinach, onion, egg, and cheese fry up in a muffin pan for perfectly portable savory breakfast, 10 of 20 Sweet Potato Muffins Micah A. Leal These breakfast pastries are just the right amount of not-too-sweet to wake your taste buds up in the morning. Cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and ginger spices guarantee flavorful, fluffy bites. 11 of 20 Pumpkin-Buttermilk Biscuits With Crispy Ham And Honey Butter Victor Protasio; Propr Styling: Mindi Shapiro Levine; Food Styling: Torie Cox After you try these once, you'll wake up every morning craving light and flaky pumpkin biscuits. Country ham and honey butter add the perfect sweet and salty flavor combination to these easy treats. 12 of 20 Cheesy Mushroom-Spinach Mini Frittatas Photographer: James Ransom, Prop Stylist: Christine Keely, Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn Get your morning dose of protein on the go with these delectable breakfast bites made in a muffin tin. They're best made ahead for easy convenience to grab on the way out the door. 13 of 20 Hurry-Up Homemade Crescent Rolls Beau Gustafson; Styling: Sissy Lamberton These delightful breakfast rolls can be made up to two months in advance. You'll just need seven or eight minutes in the morning to pop one in the oven. 14 of 20 Homemade Pop Tarts Micah A. Leal These copycat treats are the ideal munchable morning snack on the go. Each bite of the classic brown sugar-cinnamon treat will deliver a burst of flavor and nostalgia for childhood breakfasts past. 15 of 20 Buttermilk Breakfast Scones Southern Living A scone with buttermilk biscuit influence is a tasty breakfast pastry we can get behind. They're flaky, buttery, and come together in a pinch. 16 of 20 Any-Berry Muffins With Cornmeal Streusel Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling; Kathleen Varner; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall Use any berry you have on hand for these convenient and tasty breakfast muffins. The crunchy cornmeal topping is the icing on the cake for flavorful baked breakfast to-go. 17 of 20 Mini Quiches With Asparagus And Goat Cheese Hector Manuel Sanchez; Prop Styling: Heather Chadduck Hillegas; Food Styling: Torie Cox Breakfast on-the-go can be elegant too, and these miniature quiches are proof. Whip up pint-sized breakfast with scrumptious asparagus and leeks up to two days ahead. 18 of 20 Apple Muffins Stephen Devries; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall You know what they say about an apple a day. Apple Muffins are a delightful grab-and-go breakfast made delish by Fuji apples, or the variety of your choice. Make sure to just combine the batter for the fluffiest ever muffins. 19 of 20 Peach Scones Micah A. Leal Speckled with pieces of peach, tender scones guarantee a bright start to your day. Plus, they're nearly as easy to make as they are to devour. 20 of 20 Blueberry Overnight Oatmeal Alison Miksch, Kay E. Clarke, Torie Cox Recipe: Blueberry Overnight Oatmeal When fresh blueberries are in season, this is the only on-the-go oatmeal recipe that will do. Unlike your typical overnight oats recipe, this oatmeal should be warmed up in the microwave just before you head out the door. Give it a drizzle of honey or maple syrup and stir in some toasted pecans and flax seeds for crunch, if you're not short on time. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit